A blog about Thomas Witlam Atkinson and Lucy Atkinson, the 19th century explorers of Siberia and Central Asia

Atkinson descendants in Kazakhstan – day 2

What an incredible time was had by the delegation of Atkinson relatives in Astana on the second day of their visit to Kazakhstan! A meeting with the mayor of Astana was followed by the launch of South to the Great Steppe at the National Library. Later, there was a visit to the site of Expo 2017, after which the American members of the delegation were hosted at their embassy in the city. Below are a few memorable images from a truly fantastic day:

Pippa Smith and Steve Brown arrive at the mayor’s office dressed as Thomas and Lucy Atkinson (all pics: David O’Neill)Nick Fielding presents a copy of his book to Astana mayor Asset IssekeshevThe mayor greets Atkinson descendant Paul DahlquistThe reception party at the National LibraryPress conference at the National LibraryPaul Dahlquist received a plaque on behalf of the descendants from the deputy minister of culture.Outside the National Library